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New Skil PWRCore Brushless Multi-Tool & Drill Kits

Sep 21, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

A new Skil PWRCore multi-tool looks to be launching as part of 3 new cordless power tool combo kits. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Oscillating Tools

Lufkin Tape Measure Keychain

Sep 20, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

Lufkin’s 6-foot tape measure keychain is small and convenient. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee 2018 Heated Jackets Include their USB Charger and Power Source

Sep 20, 2018 Andrew Wagner 2 Comments

Milwaukee’s dandy M12 USB charger and power source is now being bundled with their latest heated jackets. Read More

Accessories, Cordless, New Tools

Milwaukee M12 3.0Ah Compact vs. XC Battery Differences

Sep 19, 2018 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a breakdown of the differences between Milwaukee M12 compact and XC 3.0Ah battery packs. Read More

Cordless, Reader Question

New Klein Fish and Glow Rod and Accessory Kit

Sep 19, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein Tools has put together a new fish and glow rod and accessory set. Read More

Electrical Tools, Made in USA, New Tools

Big Gulp Dust Hood

Sep 19, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

The Big Gulp Dust Hood is exactly what it sounds like – a big-mouthed dust collection accessory. Read More

Tool Reviews, Vacuums & Dust Collection, Woodworking

Bondhus T-Handle Ball Hex Drivers (USA-Made, and I Sure do Love ’em!)

Sep 18, 2018 Stuart 23 Comments

Tired of moving my Bondhus T-handle ball hex drivers back and forth (and sometimes misplacing them), I bought another set. Read More

Made in USA, Screwdrivers, Tool Reviews

Quick Review: Milwaukee M12 Soldering Iron

Sep 18, 2018 Benjamen 18 Comments

A quick review of the Milwaukee M12 cordless soldering iron. Read More

Cordless, Tool Reviews

Festool “Trade-Up” Event – $100 Rebates on Select New Festool Tools (Ends 10/31/18)

Sep 17, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

Festool’s new Trade-Up event gives you a $100 rebate on select new tool purchases. Read More

DealGuyd, Woodworking

New Sears and SBD Craftsman Tools Will Absolutely Confuse Customers

Sep 17, 2018 Stuart 88 Comments

The (Stanley Black & Decker) Craftsman vs. Sears Craftsman tool brands situation is getting more confusing. Read More

Editorial, New Tools

Mitutoyo 6″ Stainless Steel Ruler

Sep 14, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

I bought a new 6″ ruler, and can heartily recommend it. Read More

Layout & Measuring, Precision Tools, Tool Reviews

Can the New Craftsman Overcome Years of Damaged Public Opinion?

Sep 14, 2018 Andrew Wagner 100 Comments

Can Stanley Black & Decker successfully revive the Craftsman brand? Read More

Editorial, Made in USA, New Tools, Tool Talk

First Impressions: Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer

Sep 13, 2018 Benjamen 10 Comments

Dremel loaned us a Digilab 3D45 “professional” 3D printer – here are my initial impressions. Read More

Digital Fabrication

Sears Launches New Craftsman 20V Max Cordless Power Tools

Sep 13, 2018 Stuart 72 Comments

New Craftsman 20V cordless power tools showed up at Sears. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools

Fastcap Flex Toolbag with Configurable Pockets

Sep 12, 2018 Benjamen 18 Comments

Fastcap’s Flex tool bag allows you to configure the placement, size, and number of pockets on the fly. Read More

New Tools, Storage & Organization

Stuart on How to Fix a Cheap LED Flashlight? A: You Don’t: “There are lots of possible reasons. Burnt out LEDs (especially on cheaper flashlights), mechanical wear, dirty contacts, shock damage, water…”
Gerald on New Husky Tools FOREVER Guarantee: “I am very disappointed with husky. I have a husky 25 ft tape measure,and they don't even carry husky tapes…”
Louie on Does Your Dewalt Sliding Miter Saw Glide Poorly?: “Hi there, I bought a new DeWalt717XPS here in the UK about seven days ago and I noticed the first…”
Robin on Mitutoyo 6″ Stainless Steel Ruler: “This is most likely a rebranded starrett, or a in-house japanese made replacement for a model that used to be…”
Evadman on Milwaukee M12 3.0Ah Compact vs. XC Battery Differences: “This is long, my apologies. I cover a lot. Milwaukee is the company providing the warranty…”
Glenn M on Can the New Craftsman Overcome Years of Damaged Public Opinion?: “While Sears and these other large corporations are in many cases responsible for Americans losing their jobs with offshoring,…”